Sadler's Wells
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Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, Islington, London EC1R 4TN
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Modern contemporary dance and music performance space.
Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and international dance, ballet, opera and music theatre to the capital. Now a strikingly modern building with flexible performance and auditorium spaces, the original Sadler’s Wells opened in 1683. Six Sadler’s Wells’ later and sleek steel and glass have replaced the crumbling brick edifice of previous centuries. Originally a music hall, the venue now boasts a resoundingly contemporary but extremely accessible programme - with an emphasis on dance and movement - supported by innovative visual arts exhibitions in its public spaces. Sadler's really came into its own when Lilian Baylis took charge in the 1920s. Since then many of the world's best dancers have performed on this Islington stage. In 1995, Matthew Bourne premiered his magnificent ‘Swan Lake’ here which went on to become the West End's longest running ballet. Sadler's Wells continues to have close associations with the centrally located Peacock Theatre, its home during periods of renovation, while the Lilian Baylis Theatre - now a highly regarded venue in itself – is located within the Sadler’s Well Islington complex. It’s really worth checking out what’s on here if you’re down for the weekend. Ranging from the cutting-edge to the mainstream, some truly landmark productions have taken place here over the years (‘Edward Scissorhands’) – which make this an attractive proposition for entertainment in the capital.
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Ballet and Bourne, 'Swan Lake' and 'Scissorhands', contemporary dance and classics.
Did you know?
Sadler's Wells takes its name from the theatre’s original founder, Richard Sadler, and the wells that were discovered on the site.
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Crowne Plaza Kings Cross
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 7 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 7 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ... More
Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coram Street, WC1N | 17 minutes from Sadler's Wells
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coram Street, WC1N | 17 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Rosewood London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 18 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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252 High Holborn, WC1V | 18 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Milton Court, Guildhall School of Music & Drama
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
1 Milton Street, Barbican, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Milton Court, opened in September 2013, provides the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with state-of-the-art performance and teaching facilities. The £89 million building on Silk ... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
1 Milton Street, Barbican, City, London EC2Y | 18 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Milton Court, opened in September 2013, provides the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with state-of-the-art performance and teaching facilities. The £89 million building on Silk ... More
Bishopsgate Institute
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
230 Bishopsgate, Spitalfields, London EC2M | 27 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Built in 1891-94 by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bishopsgate Institute's facade has a theme of arts and crafts. Inside you will find 19th century tiling, a ... More
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230 Bishopsgate, Spitalfields, London EC2M | 27 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Built in 1891-94 by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bishopsgate Institute's facade has a theme of arts and crafts. Inside you will find 19th century tiling, a ... More
Southbank Centre: Purcell Room
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 33 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Housed in the same modernist block as the Royal Festival Hall and sandwiched between it and the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Room has a 372-seat auditorium, ... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 33 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Housed in the same modernist block as the Royal Festival Hall and sandwiched between it and the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Room has a 372-seat auditorium, ... More
Sadler's Wells Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | Same location as Sadler's Wells
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Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | Same location as Sadler's Wells
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The Old Red Lion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Sadler's Wells
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome ... More
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418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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10-14 White Lion Street, Angel, N1 | 4 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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10-14 White Lion Street, Angel, N1 | 4 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Angel Building
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407 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Launched in late 2010, the Angel Building in Islington transformed from an under-used early 1980s commercial block into an award-winning office space, reinvented by architects ... More
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407 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Launched in late 2010, the Angel Building in Islington transformed from an under-used early 1980s commercial block into an award-winning office space, reinvented by architects ... More
The Islington Metal Works
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
7 Torrens Street, Islington, London EC1V | 4 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
7 Torrens Street, Islington, London EC1V | 4 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Exmouth Market
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
A rich hunting ground for restaurants and bars, Exmouth Market twinkles under the fairy lights that zig-zag overhead across the scenic pedestrianised street. Hip hang outs ... More
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Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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ec one Exmouth Market
London > Shopping > Jewellery
41 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Established in Clerkenwell in 1997, EC One jewellery has built up a glittering reputation for its individual, stylish jewellery. Husband and wife team Jos and Alison ... More
London > Shopping > Jewellery
41 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Fresh N Fine
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
18 Penton Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Sadler's Wells
This independent supermarket between Angel and Kings Cross sells good quality organic food, Bundaberg root beer and Fentiman's cola as well as all the basics. ... More
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18 Penton Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Sadler's Wells
This independent supermarket between Angel and Kings Cross sells good quality organic food, Bundaberg root beer and Fentiman's cola as well as all the basics. ... More
Euphorium Bakery
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26a Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Sadler's Wells
This traditional bakery, drawing on British and Gallic roots, has made an indelible mark on the foodies of Islington. With nearly twenty types of bread - ... More
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26a Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Quinto Quarto
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316 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Sadler's Wells
Influenced by the diverse Italian regions as well as hints from Spanish cooking, Adha Chef brings sumptuous, authentic flavours to Islington's popular Quinto Quarto. Drawing on ... More
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316 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Sadler's Wells
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360 - 362 St. John Street, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Sadler's Wells
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360 - 362 St. John Street, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from Sadler's Wells
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370 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 2 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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370 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 2 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, 42 Northampton Road, EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Featuring six catering stations, a demonstration bench and a communal dining table, B&H Kitchen , the cookery school from Bourne & Hollingsworth Group, guides Londoners ... More
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Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, 42 Northampton Road, EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes from Sadler's Wells
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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LSO St Luke's
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 12 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 12 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Spa Fields Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
A busy park in Islington beside the Three Corners Centre youth centre and Adventure Playground, the 2.02 acre Spa Fields include a children's playground, tarmac ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
A busy park in Islington beside the Three Corners Centre youth centre and Adventure Playground, the 2.02 acre Spa Fields include a children's playground, tarmac ... More
London Dance Academy
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The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 10 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 10 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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London Fencing Club
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Norman Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 10 minutes from Sadler's Wells
Excellent fencing courses for beginners with highly trained coaches, good facilities and years of experience teaching this ancient, noble sport. Fencing is very good fun and ... More
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Norman Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 10 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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The Ambassador
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55 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
The Ambassador is one of the more special among of the gastro pubs in Exmouth Market thanks to its short but eclectic menu. It also owes ... More
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55 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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The Peasant
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ... More
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240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 5 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Ghost Farringdon
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113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 9 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 9 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Museum of the Order of St John
London > Business > Venue Hire
St. Johns Gate, 26 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 10 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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St. Johns Gate, 26 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 10 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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London Symphony Orchestra St Luke's
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 12 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 12 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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The Rookery
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Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 13 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 13 minutes from Sadler's Wells
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